Recombinant mouse TRANCE/RANKL/TNFSF11 protein
Tnfsf11, also known as tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 11, is a member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) cytokine family which is a ligand for osteoprotegerin and functions as a key factor for osteoclast differentiation and activation. Tnfsf11 also has a function in the immune system, where it is expressed by T helper cells and is thought to be involved in dendritic cell maturation. Tnfsf11 is important in bone metabolism. This natural and necessary surface-bound molecule (also known as CD254) found on osteoblasts serves to activate osteoclasts, which are the cells involved in bone resorption. Recombinant Mouse Tnfsf11 protein was expressed in E. coli and purified by using conventional chromatography.
Product Specifications
Specifications
Mouse TRANCE/RANK L/TNFSF11 stimulates osteoclast differentiation of the RAW 264.7 mouse monocyte/macrophage cells. The ED50 range ≤2 ng/mL.
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Expression System
E.coli
Antigen Species
Mouse
Tag
Non-Tagged
Applications
SDS-PAGE, Bioactivity
Concentration
1 mg/mL (determined by Bradford assay)
Endotoxin
< 1 EU per 1ug of protein (determined by LAL method)
Purity
> 90% by SDS-PAGE
Bioactivity
Measured in a osteoclast differentiation assay using RAW 264.7 mouse monocyte/macrophage cells. The ED50 range ≤2 ng/mL.
Molecular Weight
17.9 kDa (160aa) confirmed by MALDI-TOF
Additionnal Information
References & Citations
Lam J., et al. (2001) . J. Clin. Invest. 108 (7) :971-9.; ; Ito S., et al. (2002) . J. Biol. Chem. 277 (8) :6631-6.
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Storage Conditions
Can be stored at 2°C to 8°C for 1 week. For long term storage, aliquot and store at -20C to -80C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing cycles.
Formulation
Liquid In. 20 mM Tris-HCl buffer (pH8.5) containing 0.1M NaCl
Scientific Category
Hormones & Cytokines
NCBI Accession Number
NP_035743
Uniprot Accession Number
O35235
Species
Mouse
AA Sequence
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